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Regional Advocacy Network October 15, 2023 Events

A process that delivers: enhancing Berlin Process through Accountability Mechanisms

If you see Tirana today, it is full of flags and looks beautiful. People enjoy themselves, but don’t really understand what’s going on?, – says Adelheid Feilcke (Director of Programs for Europe, Deutsche Welle). All the keywords come from Latin in today’s…

Arben Kopliku (Albania) October 15, 2023 Regional Advocacy Network

Cities for Green Agenda

The inaugural Local Self-Governments Forum “Unlocking the Future: Innovate, Eco-vate, Elevate – Western Balkans Unite for Smart Cities,” held on October 12, 2023 in Tirana, marked a significant step in advancing the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans at the…

Regional Advocacy Network October 3, 2023 Events

Embrace change through communication for development

Managing communication for development is crucial for advocacy work. The ability to communicate evidence in a compelling way creates an environment that enables change. Helvetas communication experts gathered on October 2023 to discuss the latest trends in using the power…

Regional Advocacy Network September 7, 2023 Events

Regional Advocacy Network Planning Workshop 2024

September 7, Kosovo The Regional Advocacy Network In 2018, Helvetas established the Regional Advocacy Network (RAN), a platform that brings together project representatives, experts, and stakeholders from various sectors. Over the years, RAN has played a pivotal role in addressing…

Regional Advocacy Network September 5, 2023 Events

Valbona Karakaçi discusses urgent climate actions on National Television in Kosovo

We are pleased to share that Valbona Karakaci, Regional Advisor for the Western Balkans at Helvetas, was invited to Kosovo’s national television (RTK). In a persuasive interview, she delved into the critical discussions and insights from the Western Balkan Regional…

Regional Advocacy Network September 4, 2023 Events

Climate Change Matters – Regional Advocacy Workshop 2023

5-6 September 2023, Kosovo Climate change presents a daunting challenge that knows no borders. In recognition of this fact, the Western Balkan Regional Advocacy Network recently gathered in Kosovo to reflect on the urgency for a green transition in the…

VALBONA KARAKAÇI (ALBANIA) August 31, 2023 Regional Advocacy Network

Empower Your Advocacy: Using Digital Tools to Drive Lasting Change

From smartphones to social media, digital tools and channels have become the primary avenue for communication and interaction in today’s world. Eighty-four percent of Europeans report having a smartphone, and most Europeans report spending more than six hours per day online and using social…

Regional Advocacy Network August 23, 2023 Events

Advocating through the European Human Rights System

Advocacy work can be challenging, but using the international human rights system can be a powerful tool. Regional Advocacy Network, represented by Valbona Karakaci, shared experience in the webinar “Advocating through the European Human Rights Systems,” hosted by Helvetas Swiss…

VALBONA KARAKAÇI (ALBANIA) August 3, 2023 Regional Advocacy Network

Advocacy for Climate Change Matters: We Can and We Should

RECOGNIZING THE URGENCY: POLICY AS A “PUSH AND PULL” FACTOR FOR ADVOCACY The message from the scientific community is loud and clear: The choices and actions implemented in the recent past will have impacts now and for thousands of years. In its 2023…

GORANA RADOVANOVIC (SERBIA) July 19, 2023 Regional Advocacy Network

The Power of Bottom-Up Advocacy: Driving Change from the Grassroots

In pursuing transformative change, activists often direct their efforts toward individuals in positions of power. While these individuals may have influence, it is crucial to recognize that the true power of change lies within the communities themselves. At Helvetas, we…